NaMu Consulting
Through intimate 1-1 conversations, Rosemari helps her students uncover their unique identities and stories while exploring their personal and academic strengths. Her passionate and empathetic nature, stemming from her musical background, merges with the strategic planning/organization that have been honed through her legal career. After building 20 years of expertise in the education field, particularly in the way it has impacted Asian-American students, Rosemari helps her students craft applications that truly stand out above the rest, as evidenced in her track record.
Unfortunately, due to the high volume of inquiries, Rosemari is working with students on a referral only basis until a later time. If you’d like to be placed on the waitlist or have any questions, please contact info@namuconsultingusa.com.
Testimonials
From Student Admitted to Yale University
I’ve had the privilege of working with Ms. Rosemari for three years in high school, and if you were to ask me three adjectives to describe her and her work, the first three that immediately come to mind are: ambitious, dedicated, and loving. Ms. Rosemari has been one of the most ambitious people I have met, and her ambition was what fueled my own ambition throughout high school and the college application process. Not only with brainstorming creative extracurricular activities but also with college essays, Ms. Rosemari will push you out of your comfort zone which is what makes your work the best of the best. But don’t be fooled: Ms. Rosemari obviously does not do all of
your work for you. You have to be on top of your game too! With her support, my college essays put me into my dream school, and I will forever be so grateful. Ms. Rosemari is also the most dedicated person I have ever met. At every waking moment, she dedicates her time to her students, even calling her students her “children” (as I also referred to her as my “second mother”). The dedication Ms. Rosemari has to her work and students cannot be compared or exceeded by any other teacher/college counselor. Lastly, Ms. Rosemari is the most loving person you can ever meet. I could have chosen any other superb adjective such as resourceful, versatile, optimistic to describe Ms. Rosemari (which are all of course adjectives that describe her); however, I feel like “loving” is the best way to capture one of Ms. Rosemari’s strongest qualities. With all the time I spent with her, there was never a moment I did not feel loved by Ms. Rosemari. She treated me as if I was her own daughter and I will forever be grateful for her love. Even through some of the toughest times during my college application process when everything felt hopeless, Ms. Rosemari never failed to support me and show me her love by sending melong texts, always reassuring me, and having “therapy session” like conversations in real life. Ms. Rosemari, I am so grateful for you and everything you have done for me. Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.
From Student Admitted to Harvard University
When I entered high school, I had few resources and references regarding the college application process and felt aimless, certain of my destination but dithering at every turn on the journey there. This is where Rosemari stepped in, always laying out a myriad of well-defined, wise options and confirming my decisions before proceeding any further. I firmly believe that her intellect, passion, and ingenuity are qualities that become immediately obvious within a single conversation, but what I respect most about her is her interpersonal know-how. She ensured me that I could rely on her as a confidant by constantly taking the initiative to establish a mutual vulnerability, crafting walls of trust in her office. Rosemari is a role model in every sense of the term, and during her years of mentorship—and even now—I never once doubted that she was invested in my success and hoped more than anyone that I earned what I desired. In moments of insecurity, she was a beacon of unrelenting encouragement and support that fed me confidence and pushed me to pursue avenues that I considered beyond my capabilities. Any paragraph-length testimony would be a disservice, as no amount of words can sufficiently convey Rosemari’s inspiration; however, I wish to cement that I cannot imagine a setting in which her students and peers do not benefit and learn from her.
From Student Admitted to Stanford University
“Before I started consulting with Rosemari, I had one meeting with a college consultant at a well-known and “prestigious” college consulting company. After the meeting, I immediately decided that I did not want to continue. The meeting felt so impersonal, and it seemed as if the consultant just thought of me as another pawn to move around. Working with Rosemari was the complete opposite. From the beginning, I felt very comfortable with her. She listened to what I had to say and found ways to highlight the passions I already had rather than try to change them. Additionally, Rosemari always made time for me and treated me like a top priority. Whenever I had a question or concern, I could shoot her a text or email and hear back almost immediately. If I felt like we needed to meet in person, she would always find a way to squeeze me into her busy schedule. Without Rosemari, I would not have been able to get into my dream school. Not only is she extremely knowledgeable about the entire college application process, but she also genuinely cares for every one of her students.”
From Student Admitted to Brown University
I went into the first consulting session with quite a massive, disorganized list of activities, all of which I had participated in thus far out of either curiosity or passion. I had always loved a wide range of subjects and activities, but like many other high school students, I faced the overwhelming challenge of narrowing down my vast interests to one or two “majors” that I would be tied to in higher education. Rosemari has helped me greatly refine and focus my list of interests while also suggesting schools with programs that are more conducive to curricular freedom and exploration. Rosemari’s knowledgeable and empathetic demeanor during the sessions enable her to make truly personalized recommendations based on what would help the student be most successful in his or her own way. She made it a point to get to know me, and I felt understood throughout the whole application process. Thanks to Rosemari, I was able to find the perfect school for me - Brown University - whose “Open Curriculum” allows me to learn holistically about substance addiction through the lens of various subjects, including Neurobiology, Statistics, and Economics. Once I chose my potential schools, it was time to write the essays. For some essays, I had so much to say that I could easily surpass the word limit; for others, I could not bring myself to write a single word. Rosemari and her team were extremely accommodating in my experience: they helped me to concisely distill my rambling essays, and they also worked with me to brainstorm creative ways of answering the tougher prompts. Communication with Rosemari was efficient through shared Google documents and text messages. After we went through many phases of questions and revisions, Rosemari meticulously walked me through the final process of submitting all the applications. Again, Rosemari’s knowledgeable and professional nature facilitated what would have been a more stressful and confusing application process without. As Rosemari assured during one of our first sessions, “Don’t worry. You’re in good hands.”
From Student Admitted to Harvard University
Working with Rosemari has been such an enriching and positive experience that words fail short. Her dedication to maximizing my success in school and college applications is admirable and undoubtedly paid off. It is without a doubt that without Rosemari’s insights into my essays, I could not have become a Questbridge Scholar, Questbridge Finalist, and New Jersey Scholar. Her expertise on the college application process helped put my family and me at ease during the application process—I eventually earned acceptances into Harvard, Yale, Princeton, MIT, and several BS/MD schools. I recommend Rosemari to anyone who is lucky enough to work with her.
From Student Admitted to Brown University
“그동안 우리 아이가 꿈꾸던 대학을 무난히 합격할 수 있도록 최선을 다해주신 로즈마리 선생님과 헤리슨 선생님의 노고에 먼저 감사 인사를 드립니다. SAT 수업에 대해 우리 아이가 와서 말할 때면 선생님이 아이들과 소통도 잘하시고 재미있고 쉽게 이해할 수 있도록 설명해 주신다는 얘기를 종종 들었습니다. 무엇보다 우리 아이가 수업을 잘 따라가며 재미있어하고 열심히 공부하는 모습에 참 고마웠습니다. 나름 힘든 시간도 있었겠지만 여름방학이 끝나고 겨울에 SAT 결과도 좋게 나왔고 이를 계기로 10학년 말 즈음 선생님과 다시 대학 입시 전반에 대해 상담을 하게 되었습니다. 상담 과정에서 저는 우리 아이의 학업에 관한 모든 것을 선생님께 맡겨야겠다는 확신이 있었고 그 후로는 선생님이 이끌어 주시는 대로 따랐습니다. SAT, GPA, AP등 학업에 대한 부분은 기본적으로 아이의 노력 여하에 따라 어느 정도 유지는 해야겠지만 그 외 ESSAY, ACTIVITY 등은 입학사정관의 눈길을 끌만한 아이디어가 반드시 필요하다고 생각합니다. 헤리슨 선생님과는 우리 아이가 그 동안 성장하면서 경험했던 에피소드나 그때의 느낌들을 이야기 하면서 ESSAY에 담을 초안을 일목요연하게 정리해 주시면 1차적으로 헤리슨 선생님과 두 분이 머리를 맞대고 불필요한 부분들은 잘라내고 포인트만 끄집어 내어 아이의 캐릭터와 잘 매치 되게 만들어 주셨습니다. 2차 3차에 걸쳐 수정하고 또 수정한 다음 지원할 각 학교의 성향에 맞게 다시 내용을 잘 녹여 꼼꼼히 보완해 주셨습니다.각 대학 입학원서 접수 할 때도 밤 늦은 시간임에도 불구하고 보완해야 할 내용이나 서류가 있으면 전화하시어 확인하고 또 확인하시곤 하는 모습을 보면서 마치 당신 아이가 대학가는 것처럼 긴장하고 걱정해 주셨습니다.
GPA, SAT, 엑티비티, 봉사활동 등 성실히 꾸준히 노력한 이런 모든 과정이 몇 년에 걸쳐 완성되면 내용을 잘 정리하고 차별화 있게 포장 하셔서 아이가 원하는 대학의 입학사정관들 눈에 들게 내놓는 작업을 하는 게 컨설팅의 능력이 아닌가 생각합니다.제가 그동안 우리 아이를 로즈마리 선생님께 맡길 수 있었던 건 준비하는 과정에서 꼼꼼히 일하시는 모습을 보면서 그리고 선생님이 가지고 계신 능력과 따뜻한 마음이 저로 하여금 온전히 맡기게 했고 그것이야 말로 좋은 결과를 가져 올 수 있었던 가장 중요한 방법이었다고 생각합니다.지금 입시를 앞에 두신 학부모님들에게 도움이 되길 바라는 마음으로 지금까지 우리 아이 대학입시를 준비하면서 느낀 과정을 글로 옮겨보았습니다. 현재 코로나 바이러스로 인해 여러가지로 어렵고 힘든 상황 속에서 아이들의 미래로 걱정이 많으시겠지만 힘내시고 지혜롭게 잘 이 상황들을 이겨내시길 바라며 두서 없이 써내려간 글을 읽어주심에 감사드립니다.다시한번 로즈마리 선생님과 헤리슨 선생님, 그리고 마스터클라스와의 인연에 감사한 마음을 드립니다.”
From Student Admitted to Yale University
"Rosemari instilled in me the confidence to aim higher and never look back. In what may arguably be the most arbitrary part of the college admissions process, I was fortunate enough to have Rosemari’s help with revising and editing my essays. The endless essay revisions and the summer nights spent at home working on my essays seemed so much more bearable knowing that I was not alone. No matter when I sent her an email, she timely responded with what always seemed like the perfect response. While my success does not end here, I am proud to say that I have been accepted into Yale University on a full scholarship and would like to give gratitude to Rosemari for her endless support and help."
From Student Admitted to Brown University
"When I first went to NaMu Consulting, my college application lacked a clear focus. I saw myself as a stereotypical Asian student who had good numbers with common extracurricular activities. Rosemari, however, helped me forge a unique path that genuinely interested me and also added what is often referred to as a “spike” to my application. I also felt that Rosemari genuinely cared about my well-being as a future college student; she emphasized that her priority is my happiness. During my time with NaMu Consulting, I felt that Rosemari was not just trying to get me into a good school but a school that I love. To that end, I got into my number one choice school! NaMu Consulting helped me craft an application that was compelling, unique, and ultimately successful. I just want to say thanks again!
From Student Admitted to Yale University
“NaMu Consulting has definitely provided me with invaluable assistance throughout the college application process. Throughout our brainstorming sessions, Harrison was tremendously insightful and always gave sound advice on questions that I found difficult. He was very detailed in explaining what kinds of answers the admissions officers look for and how I should approach these questions, taking my STEM background into account. I appreciate that he was patient and considerate enough to listen to my frequent input and instantly provide helpful feedback. Rosemari was incredibly helpful throughout the entire process in all aspects, from general application directions or activity suggestions to crafting the strongest essays possible. I found it especially helpful that the more “human” aspects of my application (which was lacking before) were brought out by Rosemari. I found the synergy among the three of us to work quite well (brainstorming, drafting, and editing). They truly care for their students, and I’m glad to have worked with them for the past year.”
Ms. Rosemari was undeniably one of the best influences in my college essay-writing journey. I entered this process with a lot of ambition, yet no idea how to coherently bring my thoughts together. Through productive and vulnerable conversations with her, I was able to hone my essays into ones that incorporated my voice whilst simultaneously showcasing my strengths as an applicant. Moreover, despite the many times I would approach her with new revisions to my essays, she patiently listened to and considered all of my suggestions with me. It is clear how much Ms. Rosemari values her students, serving as both an invaluable mentor and supporter. I am so grateful for her and would recommend her to anyone entering the admissions process.
From Student Admitted to Yale University
From Student Admitted to Columbia University
“Through my experience, I have learned that writing an essay is much more than listing facts and telling a story; it is about truly understanding yourself, learning from your experiences, and recognizing the direction you want to take in the future, and that is what makes the whole process so difficult. Fortunately, Ms. Rosemari was there to guide me through the journey. She was able to help draw out my innermost thoughts and memories, clear up my jumbled thoughts into coherent ideas, and provide new insight and perspectives, constantly motivating me to improve. The whole experience has been extremely valuable, and I am more than grateful for everything she has done for me.”
From Student Admitted to Cornell University
“I am happy to have an opportunity to thank NaMu. My mother was one of the many Korean parents who poured money into their children’s education, hoping that it would amount to something. I can proudly say that our family never regretted the choice to entrust NaMu with my future: I was accepted into Cornell Engineering! NaMu Team helped me at all times with enthusiasm, poring through every part of the application process. Even in the middle of the night, Rosemari came to my rescue whenever I needed her. NaMu made my resume look so much better than what I could have done on my own. When I had NO idea what to write for college essays, NaMu reached out to me with practical guidelines in a timely manner and helped me to find my own direction in the essay. NaMu also recommended extracurricular activities that boosted my application. Since I am a Korean student who came to America at the end of the freshman year of high school, I’ve always been sympathetic to my Korean friends who came to America late. Whenever my Korean “후배s” ask me which company to depend on for college applications, I recommend them NaMu without any hesitation.”
From Student Admitted to Cornell University
I can confidently say working with NaMu was the best decision I’ve made going into my senior year. As a prospective engineering student with a broad range of interests and experiences, it was challenging for me to express who I am in a coherent, appealing way. Nevertheless, with thorough conversations, NaMu guided me to navigate my character and visions and come up with unique strategies. Together, we continuously worked to present what I have accomplished in the most powerful and effective way. For example, I had activities that weren’t typically considered advantageous or relevant to engineering majors; however, NaMu successfully assisted to turn them into plus factors for me, distinguishing myself from others. While exchanging many feedbacks for improvements, I could really sense that my opinions and values were well respected. Specifically, I desired to keep my writings true to myself as much as possible and I greatly appreciate how NaMu endeavored to keep my own style and message even in the editing process. As a result, I ended up with very satisfying final products that both stood out among others as an applicant as well as fully reflected myself as an individual. Besides, working with NaMu, especially Rosemari and Harrison, was very enjoyable personally. Without their support and help, I would not have been able to achieve what I have.
From Student Admitted to U.C.L.A.
“When I first reached out to Rosemari for consultation, I was lost and confused. As a result, I was uncertain about important future decisions that would pave the road to the rest of my life. However, through all the anxiety and stress as a junior in high school, I was surprised by everything Rosemari did for me at NaMu. I had only expected us to contemplate college choices and discuss favorable test scores, but what I received was much greater. In my opinion, a crucial characteristic of a truly great counselor is trustworthiness and genuine concern for others (aka students), and Rosemari possesses both. Consulting with Rosemari did not feel like a cold, objective task but rather one that fostered both love and trust as well as results. Not once did Rosemari fail to give me 120% of her effort. She is one of the most driven and compassionate individuals I have ever met and from my experience with Rosemari, I have gained not only a bright future that I am confident about but also a lifelong friend whom I will always respect and view as a ‘second mother.’”
From Student Admitted to Cornell Stern
“Before I joined NaMu, everything about college applications scared me. I wasn’t sure what parts there were to it, and I was overwhelmed by the massive number of supplemental essays I would need to write. Moreover, because I was passionate about many topics ranging from immunology to biological engineering (and community service), I didn’t know which major I wanted to apply to. But when I joined NaMu, I was able to piece together my resume and pinpoint my interests to specific majors. I really struggled to write the common application essay; if Rosemari weren’t there to push me for better ideas, I could not have sculpted that perfect essay. The brainstorming sessions allowed me to open new paths of reflection, which aided me in putting intangible personalities onto paper. Working with NaMu also gave me more breathing room during the school year. Having experienced consultants to help me brainstorm ideas, fine tune my essays, and navigate through Collegeboard made applying to college easier and less stressful.”
From Student Admitted to Northwestern University
“As someone who tends to push off work, I was reassured that NaMu helped me to set and keep important deadlines for working on my college applications, such as teacher recommendation requests, Common App personal statement drafts, and supplemental essay drafts. Without NaMu, I most likely would have procrastinated and then submitted last-minute work—a decision that would not have allowed me to get into my dream school. Thankfully, by being kept accountable, I started everything earlier on and handed in my best work with the help of NaMu. Rosemari helped me find schools that I fit well with, and because she understood what kind of colleges I was looking for in terms of factors like program, size, and location, she suggested looking into Northwestern. Because she helped me find a school that was a perfect fit for me, I decided to ED there. NaMu helped me create a profile that clearly highlights my strengths and downplays my weaknesses, helping me to stand out to Northwestern. Another aspect I really liked about college consulting with NaMu was the meticulousness that went into the entire college process. They focus on every detail—from which teacher to ask for recommendations to the wording of my essays. Because of this, I was ultimately able to present the best version of myself to colleges.”
From Student Admitted to Emory University
“11학년이 되어서 발등에 불이 떨어진 것과 같은 다급한 마음으로 Common Application을 열어보고, 그 많은 공간에 무엇을 어떻게 순서적으로 적어야 할 지 아이도 저도 많이 당황했던 시간을 기억합니다. 세대도 다르고, 교육 시스템도 다르고 물론 입시 자체도 한국과 상이한 이곳에서, 부모로서 아이에게 정확하고 체계적인 guideline 이 절실하게 필요했습니다. 개인적으로는 Rosemari 선생님의 정열적이고, 굳이 SAT Score에 국한되지 않는 선생님의 아이들에 대한 관심과 애정이 저와 제 아이에게 신뢰를 주셨습니다. 좀 늦게 시작한 College Process를 차근차근, 체계 있게 준비 할 수 있었습니다. 제가 가장 감사드리고 싶은 부분은 각 단계를 거칠 때마다 항상 아이와 꾸준히 communication을 통해서 모든 과정을 함께 해주셨다는 점입니다. Early 접수 후에 각 대학으로부터의 interview 준비 과정과 또한 Regular 접수 시에도 꼼꼼하고, 철저하게 하나도 놓치는 부분이 없었습니다. 저와 제 아이에게 NaMu Consulting은 GPS 와도 같습니다. 아무리 좋은 brand의 차라 할 지라도 가고자 하는 방향을 잘모른다면 원하는 목적지에 갈 수없습니다. GPS와 같은 역할로 12학년 모든 과정을 이끌어 주시고 격려해주신 Namu Consulting 선생님들께 많은 감사를 드립니다. 아무쪼록 NaMu 의 바른 정보와 함께 정확한 목적지로 잘 도착하시길 바랍니다.”
From Student Admitted to NYU Stern
“Before receiving Rosemari's consultation, I had very little knowledge about the entire college process and how to increase my chances of getting accepted into my dream school. From the get-go, working with Rosemari was such a pleasure. It felt as if she was personally helping me achieve my goals. With her help, I was able to see a different side of myself and to integrate into my common app the aspects that made me unique. She was alongside me the entire process, facilitating ideas and motivating me to pursue my own passions. All of our interactions felt genuine and I always felt love though our conversations as if she were helping her own child prepare for the college process. Her service helped me tremendously, and it never felt uncomfortable to reach out to her for any advice. Overall, I am so grateful to Rosemari and her service and definitely recommend it to ANYONE regardless of their level of knowledge about the college process. I would not hesitate to work with her again.”